Online Inaugural Meeting of the Healthy Aging Affinity Group 4 October 2023 / Registration Closed Published: July 28, 2023 Événements Inaugural Meeting of the Healthy Aging Affinity Group Format: Online meeting via videoconference (Zoom) Purpose of meeting: To raise awareness about healthy aging and why philanthropy should get more involved. Objectives of the meeting: Understand healthy aging and identify what is at stake Exchange information with key players and get inspired by great initiatives Promote philanthropic engagement and strengthen national coordination of healthy aging funding Discuss how other funding areas overlap and align with healthy aging Tentative Agenda: 1:00-1:20 Welcome/Introductions – Jean-Marc Mangin, President & CEO, PFC Welcome remarks and context setting. 1:20-2:20 Presentations Kahir Lalji, Provincial Director, Government Relations & Government Programs, United Way B.C: What is happening in the sector and what are the needs? Lindsay Goldman, CEO, Grantmakers in Aging: Current trends in the Aging Sector and their impact Sandi Pelly, Director, Older Adults, The Waltons Trust: Why are we investing in the aging sector and what is our focus? 2:20-2:50 Remarks from Christy Moorhead, ED, Waltons Trust followed by a discussion with participants. What we heard and where do we go from here? 2:50-3:00 Wrap-up, conclusion and next steps Registration Thank you for registering for the Zoom videoconference here.